- The list below includes 246 free or cheap things to do in or near Essex, Connecticut, including 112 different types of inexpensive activities like Restaurants, Art Gallery, History Museums and National & State Parks.
- From Essex Library Association to Canfield woods, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Essex and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Groton, Mystic, New London and Middletown.
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A movie multiplex featuring 12 theaters, the Marquee Cinemas 12 shows primarily first-run Hollywood movies. The theater features digital video and sound, and offers a discount loyalty club for repeat customers.
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1353 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook, CT 06475
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The Lucky 33 Gemstone Flume Mine is a historic and educational place where visitors can pan for gold or mine for gems using the flume system. Visitors keep all the gold or gems they find.
4.4 Miles
The Lyme Historical Society's mission is to preserve, celebrate, and disseminate the history and culture of the Old Lyme area. In the interest of this mission, the society purchases and restores old buildings, sponsors programs, and maintains archives.
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Affiliated with the MusicNow Foundation, Nightingale's Acoustic Cafe hosts a variety of live music, primarily of the folk, Americana, and independent rock genres. The cafe offers a full menu of food and drink, and hosts music programs.
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139-499 Flat Rock Pl, Westbrook, CT 6498
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A small local art gallery that features primarily works by local artists, the Valentine H Zahn Community Gallery rotates exhibits on a regular basis. The gallery hosts a variety of receptions and special events, as well.
4.6 Miles
Built in 1767, the General William Hart House is a historic site commemorating and preserving colonial history. The house contains furnishings and decor that expresses the sophistication and wealth of this 18th century general.
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Featuring a collection of artwork with American landscapes and themes, The Cooley Gallery regularly rotates different paintings in its three exhibitions. In addition to paintings, the gallery features jewelry, photography, sculpture, and pottery.
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The Daniel P. Wren Park contains an open space that can be used for soccer and other team sports. The location also contains a playground, a shuffleboard court, a basketball hoop, and is named after an activist and political figure.
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A popular spot for swimming and fishing in a natural surrounding, Uncas Pond is stocked with trout by the Massachusetts Fisheries and Wildlife Department. The pond is also a good spot for flatwater paddling and canoeing.
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Visitors can spend a day at the beach relaxing or skimboarding at Harvey Beach. The beach has a patch of eel grass with a variety of birds in it. There are several lifeguards on duty during the day.